Reviews

Scott helped me with a 2006 40 Sundancer out of Miami- Scott is very detailed and explained everything very well. Probably the best survey I have ever had. I ended up not buying the boat- but will work with Scott again.

Ryan Sullivan

Absolutely fantastic. Scott was extremely professional and thorough, and really had his clients ("Mine") best interest in mind. This no nonsense approach is exactly what any potential buyer needs before making such a significant investment. Any one looking to purchase a boat MUST hire Scott before hand... you wont regret it.

J Bruno de la Fuente

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I am sorry we are up to my second boat that you have surveyed for me and this is only my first review. Where should i begin, I originally contacted scott when i was interested in purchasing a 37' Midnight Express and 2 minutes in to the call i knew i had the right guy. Not only did scott have extensive knowledge of the industry he knew every thing about the brand i was looking to purchase. It was not long before scott was on the plane headed to Panama city to check out the boat. Scott calls me after 8 hours of searching to give me the all clear and it was a done deal. After a year it was time for me to upgrade and when i found a 42' Yellowfin that i loved scott was my guy. He made his way to Cape Canaveral to inspect the boat and again after a full day of inspection he calls me with the all the details, pros and cons which allowed me to make an informed decision when negotiating my price. In short, over the course of a year scott helped me with all aspects of owning,maintaining,fishing my boat so i always had a go to guy that was a phone call away when i had an issue, in fact Captain Scott ran my yellowfin back from Cape canaveral to miami and i could of not felt more comfortable. I am proud to have a guy like Scott on my team and will be happy to be reference to him should he ever need it.

Emil Bot

I met Scott over a year ago and am really glad I did! He's extremely knowledgeable and knows all about boats, including structural aspects and mechanical. He helped us out on our boat, a 54' Blackwell, and we couldn't thank him enough! Definitely would use him again and again!

Nick Stanczyk

We had a corrosion inspection performed on our Island Packet 29 by Miami Marine Survey. Scott was very professional; arrived on time, was prepared, and thorough in his explanations of electrical and corrosion issues. While on board, he visually inspected all thru-hulls and fittings, checked the vessel neutral and ground/bond system, and continuity between bonded components. Potentials were taken of all vessel thru-hulls. Scott's suggestions were implemented and results so far show good. We are happy and would recommend his services.

sv DRIFT

For over five years, Scott Virgin has been involved in all marine related endeavors at my resort in Musha Cay. During his time at my resort, Scott was instrumental in conducting complex engine rebuilds, producing specialized marine finishes for yachts, boats/personal water craft, and managed a variety of marine installations - including the design/development of custom boat and water craft storage.. In addition to his technical proficiency in solving complex marine electrical issues, Scott also undertook extensive fiberglass repairs for the majority of our fleet including custom fabrication.

While there are many skilled tradesmen who have worked with us at Musha Cay, Scott is by far one of our most resourceful, skilled, and reliable consultants. We have yet to find a marine issue, he could not successfully resolve. He truly goes "above and beyond" to ensure our water craft and marine facilities function without incident so that our guests can enjoy the majesty of our Islands .

David Copperfield

A recent boating accident left me with some extensive damage after being rear ended in my Cruiser Yachts 390 Sport Coupe. I made the unfortunate mistake of allowing the insurance company and their surveyor evaluate and determine the damages for repair. I made my own additional list, which I thought was reasonable and assumed the insurance company would honor. Bad idea…. I learned the hard way to ensure you have a certified professional, that you hire, come an inspect your vessel to go over all the things you know of and point out all the things you didn’t know about as well. It wasn’t until the end of the repair that I hired a surveyor to come check on the boat, the repair work along with the residual damage and problems.

I was referred to Scott Virgin at Miami Marine Survey. I spoke with him first on the phone and emailed him all the photos, police report and information I had about the accident. I met him at the boat towards the end of his inspection. Scott from Miami Marine Survey was easy and pleasant to talk to. It was clear he enjoys his line of work. He carefully inspected all the documentation and reports and made appropriate deductions from the area of accident, depths and conditions as well as the description of the accident to create a cohesive summary and appropriate deductions. He was patient and answered all my questions. He pointed out many items I was not aware of which I must take into consideration with regards to the initial insurance survey and the repairs, what was left out of the repairs and what was wrong with some of the repairs. The big mistake was not having Scott there from the start, as the whole process and repairs would have been done differently …meaning much more accurately and proper. He was helpful to point out other maintenance issues and concerns as well.

Scott Virgin is certainly professional, very knowledgeable and thorough. And if he has questions, he knows where to go to get the answers. He made the appointment fast and easy and pricing was very reasonable. His report will be a big asset in dealing with the repair center and the insurance company….only wish I called him earlier !!

Sam Gershenbaum, DO 4 7 2015

Sam Gershenbaum

Scott went well above and beyond to meet my expectations when I considered purchasing a Sea Ray Sundancer from out of state. He was extremely forthright, professional, and accommodating throughout the complex process. I am certain his knowledge and guidance provided the information necessary for my decision and in return saved me from a potential future nightmare. With this being said, I highly recommend Miami Marine Survey & Consulting for any/all of your marine survey needs.

Sean Gunning

Scott performed the survey on our 2007 Sea Ray 40 Motoryacht on a Monday and had me a detailed report by that evening. His pricing and knowledge was extremely impressive. He spent over an hour on the phone going over his findings in detail and advising me on potential future liability concerns. I would definitely recommend him in the future.

Joe Cuevas

Scott is a personable, knowledgeable, and willing to share his knowledge and experience. I have had other boats surveyed and believe this one to be the most thorough and comprehensive of them. I will not hesitate to recommend Scott to anyone needing a boat surveyed.

Gary Henderson